Vietnamese Cooking Class: Local Market Tour, Free Pick-up & Recipe Book

Experience the Flavors of Vietnam: Dine With Locals

Step into a charming garden villa and uncover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine with our intimate, small-group cooking class (Maximum 10 guests). Perfect for food lovers and families, this immersive experience beautifully blends culinary learning with cultural discovery.

Your journey begins with a vibrant local market visit to shop for fresh ingredients, followed by a hands-on cooking session guided by an experienced local home chef. You will learn fundamental knife skills and authentic prep techniques to cook four classic dishes from scratch (including favorites like Bún Chả, Nem Rán, or Egg Coffee).

More than just a cooking lesson, this is a cultural connection. Conclude your day by gathering at the family table to enjoy the delicious meal you've crafted, accompanied by free-flowing local wine, warm conversations, and authentic Hanoi hospitality.

1. Booking & Contact: Share your mobile number (with WhatsApp/Zalo/LINE) and email address when booking so our coordination team can reach you easily.

2. Pickup Address: Please provide your exact hotel name and address within Hanoi's Old Quarter.

3. Confirmation: Our team will contact you via chat apps or email to confirm your exact pickup time.

4. Pick-up: Please wait at your hotel lobby at the confirmed time. Our guide will meet you and bring you to the local market to start your culinary journey!

(Note: The following schedule applies to both Morning 09:00 and Afternoon 15:00 slots)

1. Market Tour (~30 Minutes):

Kick off your experience with a guided stroll through Ngoc Ha's vibrant morning/afternoon wet market. Mingle with friendly vendors, discover seasonal fruits and aromatic herbs, and soak up the bustling energy as your guide introduces you to the essential building blocks of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

2. Cultural Exchange & Hands-On Cooking (~2 Hours 30 Minutes):

After the market, you will be welcomed into a local home's beautiful kitchen surrounded by lush greenery. Dive into a hands-on class using the fresh, regional ingredients you just bought. Guided by experienced home cooks, you will prepare a full Vietnamese meal together from scratch.

3. Shared Meal & Local Hospitality (~1 Hour 30 Minutes):

Gather at the family table to enjoy the dishes you've crafted, accompanied by warm conversations and complimentary homemade wine. Discover the heart of Hanoi through the generosity of its people and the richness of its flavors.

🍲 SAMPLE MENU: (You will learn to cook 4 beloved Hanoi-style dishes – fresh, flavorful, and deeply rooted in tradition).

• Salad Options (Choose 1): Banana Flower Salad | Green Mango Salad with Seafood | Green Papaya Salad with Dried Beef | Cabbage Salad with Olive Oil & Vinegar.

• Main Dish Options (Choose 2–3): Chicken Noodle Soup (Phở Gà) | Beef Noodle Soup (Phở Bò) | Hanoi Fried Spring Rolls (Nem Rán) | Fresh Vietnamese Spring Rolls (Gỏi Cuốn) | Grilled Fish Hanoi Style (Chả Cá Lã Vọng) | Crispy Vietnamese Pancake (Bánh Xèo) | Shrimp in Sweet & Sour Sauce | Roasted or Baked Cashew Chicken | Braised Eggplant with Ginger Sauce | Fried Tofu in Tomato Sauce.

• Dessert Options (Choose 1): Vietnamese Sweet Soup (Chè) | Milk Jelly with Lychee & Almond | Three-Color Sweet Potato Dessert | Lotus Seed & Mung Bean Dessert.

✅ What's Included:

• Round-trip transfer to/from your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter Area.
• Local wet market tour with an experienced English-speaking guide.
• Hands-on cooking class for 4 iconic dishes, guided by a professional English-speaking home chef.
• All fresh ingredients, cooking equipment, and aprons.
• A welcoming session with refreshing drinks and snacks.
• Unlimited local homemade wines, bottled drinking water, and beverages during the meal.
• A free take-home recipe book.
• Special dietary arrangements (Jain, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Kosher) if requested in advance.

❌ What's NOT Included:

• Personal expenses.
• Gratuities/Tips (optional).